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AP06 FAO

2006 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,281 mi
Last recorded162,281 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 FAO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 162,281 miles

underbody incuding chassie becoming very rusty in places

Pass 22 May 2025 159,371 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 159,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2024 156,369 miles

chassie very rusty in places

Fail 22 May 2024 156,363 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

chassie very rusty in places

Pass 30 May 2023 130,078 miles

chassie becoming very rusty in places

Fail 16 May 2023 130,043 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

chassie becoming very rusty in places

Pass 13 May 2022 126,849 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 126,842 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

number plate lights dim

spare wheel loose but still secure

Pass 12 May 2021 122,452 miles

number plate ligfhts not very bright

Pass 19 May 2020 117,524 miles

n/s/f bump stop missing

Fail 14 May 2020 117,414 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides front outers (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 20 May 2019 111,235 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 104,017 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 96,835 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 89,747 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 77,333 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 77,328 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2014 66,129 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 53,580 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NS door mirror cracked

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhuast mount on middle box corroded through, but system still supported

rear fog lamp cracked

Pass 22 May 2012 41,074 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 34,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2011 34,819 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 24,295 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 24,295 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 May 2009 16,641 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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AP06 FAO is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 89,658 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP06 FAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Ranger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP06 FAO is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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